Take, edit screenshots on Android devices with the S Pen

On Android devices there are a couple of different ways to take screenshots the typical method however,  is by  pressing the power lock button and home button at the same time. This takes the screenshot and automatically saves it to a folder in the gallery.

Another way to take screen shots on devices equipped with  the  S Pen. You can use the S Pen to take and edit the screenshot before saving it.

To take a screenshot on an Android device with the S Pen, simply tap the screen with the S Pen for a couple of moments while pressing and holding the S Pen button. You will soon see the screen flash along with the an audio notification tone signally the capture is complete. Once the screen’s been captured, the image will appear with a toolbar of editing tools.

S Pen provides a variety of editing tools. For an example,  you can draw or write on the image with different pen tips, erase mistakes, crop the image, and rotate . Once you are happy with your screenshot, tap the ‘Done’ button and it will  save  automatically to the screenshot gallery.

Record Android Screen Cast

Recording Screen Casts from Android devices can sometimes be a bit tricky. A unique and  simple solution is using Epiphan Systems’ DVI2USB 3.0.

There are two ways in which you can begin recording your screen cast from your android device.  The first is to own a phone with an HDMI-out port. Such devices include:

Sony Xperia S

LG Optimus 2x

LG Optimus 3D P920

Motorola RAZR HD XT925

This is only a sample list, there are more devices that are frequently hitting the market so check to see if your Android device has an HDMI-out port.  You will also need a HDMI cable with a standard Type A connector at one end and the Type D connector at the other (note that although it is visually similar, this is not compatible with micro-USB).

If you don’t own any of these devices, don’t worry. You can also purchase a converter that for a low price will convert signals from the micro-USB connector to the HDMI cable to record your output.

Connect the HDMI connector to Epipahn Systems’ DVI2USB3.0, which is connected to your computer you are recording to, and use the free Epiphan Software to begin recording your Screen Cast from your Android Device.